Sharing is “Blair-ing.” Celebrate our special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, by joining Cartoon Art Museum Curators Andrew Farago and Shaenon K. Garrity for a behind-the-scenes look at their 2009 special exhibition The Colors of Mary Blair. This 2009 exhibition was presented by Studio...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
Needle felting is a multifaceted artform in which the artist can sculpt various creations out of thin strands of felt, and even bring these designs to life using animation. If you wish to venture more into different artistic outlets, then this is the perfect class for you! This six-week course will...
While animation often involves movement, there are other art forms that have integrated themselves to help further reinforce the story and its characters in a film. Maquettes are a unique type of art that involves sculpting a character or prop to get a three-dimensional and comprehensive...
The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to announce Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, a special exhibition exploring the creative vision and achievements of one of Walt Disney’s most imaginative and renowned designers and art directors.
San Francisco, April 8, 2025—The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to announce Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, a special exhibition exploring the creative vision and achievements of one of Walt Disney’s most imaginative and renowned designers and art directors.
On view beginning May 22, 2025
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Join us on Saturday, September 6 for a Member Morning at The Walt Disney Family Museum! We are pleased to invite our members to enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries on the porch from 10–11am, then enjoy our special exhibition Mary Blair: Mid Century Magic in the Lower Lobby and Theater Gallery.
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Join us for a special talk in honor of the release of the new book Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy by Michael Campbell.
Campbell—who collaborated with museum co-founders Diane Disney Miller and Walter E. D. Miller to create train-related content for the museum...
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Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique venue in the charm of San Francisco. Meetings and events can be customized to include any or all of the spaces in The Walt Disney Family Museum to make your event a truly memorable and remarkable experience.
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Enchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us in this Studio Series to commemorate magical castles throughout cinema history. From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) to Frozen (2013), we will...
There is an all-new gallery experience in the lobby at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. called "Evolution of a Dream,” celebrating 70 years of Disneyland’s history. This exhibit showcases some never-before-seen artwork and artifacts highlighting early Disneyland merchandise, the groundbreaking history of Audio-Animatronics® technology, and a tribute to Cast Members who brought Walt's dream to life over the past seven decades. In a special collaboration, The Walt Disney Family Museum loaned...
Missed our sold-out July 12 event? Experience this Talk from the comfort of your own home!
In celebration of our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, join us for an exclusive presentation with historian and Mary Blair expert John Canemaker and Mary Blair’s niece Maggie...
Join us in welcoming painter, illustrator, and designer Shag as he discusses the iconic elements of mid-century modern design, an aesthetic that continues to fascinate and inspire nostalgia seven decades after its inception. Mid-century art and design was shaped by artists like Mary Blair and few...
In celebration of our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, join us for an exclusive presentation with two talented Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artists who regularly draw inspiration from Mary in their current work. Brittney Lee, a production designer for the upcoming Frozen 3...